What is moss?

Moss style : When moss is mentioned, everyone first thinks of the uniform green area that covers rocks and soil.

 This idea of moss is true, but there are different species and varieties of moss, not all of which spread on the surface of the earth.

There are species of moss that grow up to 60 cm high. Another kind of them grows in clumps. 

Perhaps many people know mosses by their green color, but it is better to know that mosses are not always green.

 There are species of mosses that have yellow capsules and red stems.

In this article, you will learn how to grow this plant and what it is used for as an ornamental plant. 

Mosses belong to the family of lichens and algae and have no root system.

 

There are 9000 different species of mosses. Mosses are useful plants for the soil. They keep the soil moist and prevent soil erosion.

You can use their beauty on your balcony, in your garden, in your dish garden, and in your terrarium by choosing a moss species and planting and cultivating it.

This particular plant is well suited for cultivation in the terrarium because mosses are very moisture-loving and the terrarium is also suitable for the cultivation of moisture-loving plants.

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Moss maintenance conditions:

Moss needs sufficient light and moisture to grow. These plants become inactive at a temperature of -6°C, but they do not die at temperatures below this and survive.

Unlike other plants, mosses want to be watered in sunny weather, not in the evening or at night.

When watering, the moss must be dry, otherwise, the plant will rot.

 At the beginning of planting, you should spray the mosses daily and preferably water them every 3 to 5 days after the mosses have adapted.

Mosses do not need much light. 2 to 3 hours of morning sun or indirect sunlight is sufficient for the growth of this plant.

Planting moss in the garden or outdoors:

Choose places without grass to plant moss. The presence of grass between mosses will cause these plants to grow and prevent the moss from joining the soil.

Cover the area where the moss will be planted with leaves or cloth for up to two months to kill any immature weeds.

Also, the place where the flowing water passes is not suitable for growing moss; it is better to change the direction of this flowing water.

The flow of water prevents the connection of the moss rhizome with the soil surface and the growth of mosses.

To plant moss, you do not need to dig a hole. Just place a piece of moss on the ground and press it lightly with your hands until it is connected to the soil, then spray it with water.

for 2 to 3 weeks, until the moss gets used to its new location, water the moss in the same way by spraying it.

 After the moss has settled in the soil, it does not need special care, and the moss should be watered only after drying in the morning.

Planting and growing moss on a vertical surface

You can plant mosses on vertical surfaces such as walls, fountains, statues, furniture, frames, etc. 

For this purpose, mix 2 cups of yogurt or milk butter with 11 cups of crushed moss and apply the mixture to the desired surface with a brush or sponge.

Spray the moss with water until it is established and growing. Moss can grow on any surface this way.

 Just make sure you do not forget to water them, otherwise, they will dry out and die.

 

Planting and growing moss in a terrarium

– To grow and plant moss in a terrarium, follow the steps below.

– First, choose a suitable glass container. If you plan to use animals along with the moss, you should take this into consideration when selecting the moss.

– Then, select the moss you want based on the container and its intended use.

– Prepare sand, stones, or loose soil to set up a moss terrarium. These soils have good drainage.

 Clay soils do not have good drainage and are not suitable for terrariums. You can use colored sand layers to beautify your terrarium.

– Cover the surface of the bed layers with moss and fill the uncovered areas with decorative items. 

Moss puts too much pressure on the walls of the terrarium, so do not fill your terrarium too much with moss.

– You can also add a variety of insects, non-aquatic salamanders, small toads, and frogs to the moss terrarium to improve the ecosystem.

Maintenance of moss terrarium

– Spray the moss terrarium with chlorine-free water once or twice a day. 

To keep the mosses moist, you can also fill a container with about a cup of water in the terrarium and stick it in the sand.

– Spray the area around the terrarium with water several times a day to moisturize the environment.

– If you have plants other than moss and animals, feed them. Use liquid or supplemental fertilizer for plants. 

Moss does not need anything other than water and indirect light.

– Place the terrarium in a place with a temperature of 20-29 degrees Celsius and indirect light in the morning and afternoon.

– Change the bedding and clean the container once a year.

– Open the lid of the container every week for three or four hours to allow air exchange.

How should mosses be watered?

Water quality plays a very important role in the growth and durability of mosses. 

Mosses are sensitive to certain salts in drinking water such as calcium, chlorine and water hardness. These solvents can cause a great deal of damage to the moss.

The best water for watering mosses is distilled water or rainwater. Note that if the rainwater is contaminated with herbicides and fungicides, the moss will turn brown.

For large caladiums, it is recommended to use a water conditioner. However, you can also reuse the water from the substrate.

It is recommended to change the water in palladium twice a year because contaminated water is harmful to mosses.

 

What soil properties do mosses need?

Mosses generally do better in acidic soil.

Make sure that mosses do not require fertilization. Never fertilize the moss. 

If you fertilize the mosses, you will not only encourage their growth, but also cause the mosses to burn and turn brown.

Therefore, ignore the claims of the profiteers in this field and do not fertilize mosses.

What is the right light for mosses?

Mosses need indirect light or artificial light. Direct sunlight, however, causes browning and wilting in some moss species. 

The light rays are focused by hitting the glass of the terrarium and their effect is multiplied. 

For this reason, the mosses or even other plants in the terrarium may burn.

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Conclusion

After the moss has settled in the soil, it does not need special care, and the moss should be watered only after drying in the morning.
Planting and growing moss on a vertical surface: You can plant mosses on vertical surfaces such as walls, fountains, statues, furniture, frames, etc.

Moss puts too much pressure on the walls of the terrarium, so do not fill your terrarium too much with moss.

You can also add a variety of insects, non-aquatic salamanders, small toads, and frogs to the moss terrarium to improve the ecosystem.

 Maintenance of moss terrarium: Spray the moss terrarium with chlorine-free water once or twice a day.